Kiss My Revenge The Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 234

Elian's words made Mr. Ashcroft glance over his shoulder at him.

The kid was sitting there on the couch, cool as a cucumber, with one leg crossed over the other, casually swiping through a 3D hologram only visible from his angle. From any other perspective, it was just a faint glow.

"You're pretty confident, aren't you, kid?" Mr. Ashcroft remarked with a hint of sarcasm. "Just don't go getting too cocky and fall flat on your face."

Elian raised an eyebrow. "Grandpa, do you know why it's hard for those who come later to surpass the ones before?"

Mr. Ashcroft countered, "What do I know? Back in my day, your grandma and I were introduced by a matchmaker. But let me tell you, I was quite the dashing young man, and your grandma was a real beauty."

Talking about the past brought a rare softness to Mr. Ashcroft's rugged face, a glimpse of tenderness.

His wife had passed away many years ago due to illness. Because of his demanding job, he was rarely home. His children couldn't understand him and grew distant, especially after their mother's death. They moved overseas and seldom returned, barely keeping in touch with him.

Only his two grandchildren would occasionally visit during the holidays. It seemed they were the only ones who understood him. Though they grew up abroad, they felt a strong connection to their roots and held their grandfather in high esteem, something that gave Mr. Ashcroft great comfort. However, due to their circumstance, they still lived far away overseas and didn't visit often.

In Mr. Ashcroft's eyes, Elian was different. He wasn't just treated as a grandson; he was more important than that.

He wasn't one to back down or watch what he cherished be taken from him. So, no matter what, he wouldn’t let go.

"I hear someone's already reached out to her," Mr. Ashcroft said, stretching his neck and shoulders.

Elian nodded. "Yeah, some folks from the talent acquisition team, directly subordinate to the higher-up. They're pretty crafty, found her real quick."

He let out a cold chuckle.